An article in The Age on September 26 suggested that Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska has controlled the world’s biggest aluminium empire since winning a mafia showdown in the 1990s, and that he succumbed to political demands in order to continue running this business. The Age accepts that Mr Deripaska’s acquisition of the business was not [...]
LAST week’s story about a solar recharging system for the Ford Focus stated the solar panels would be mounted on the roof of the car. This was misleading, as the panels are planned to be mounted on the roof of the owner’s house. A similar correction appeared by the Sydney Morning Herald, though the correction [...]
On July 3, a story on ”the Great Wall of Malvern” suggested Sue Morphet, along with her partner Charles Sitch, had sparked neighbourhood concerns by erecting a seven-metre high fence. The Sunday Age accepts that Ms Morphet has not lived at the property in question and had no involvement in the construction of the fence. [...]
A report in The Age yesterday made a reference to Private Jake Kovco having committed suicide. This is incorrect. In 2008, a NSW coronial jury ruled that Private Kovco died from an ”irresponsibly self-inflicted” gunshot wound. The Age apologises to the Kovco family for any distress caused by the error. The mistake was made by [...]
A picture of an EMU Australia ugg boot was used in error on Saturday with a story about a different company, Marksun Australia Pty Ltd, being taken to court over allegations it falsely claimed its ugg boots were made in Australia. EMU Australia has no involvement in the case. Report an error
An article in The Age on October 15 stated that a Monash University study found that more than 87 per cent of people shot dead by police in the past 30 years had a mental illness. The actual number was one third of those killed had a mental illness. The report found that 87.5 per [...]
IN A report entitled ” ‘It can’t get much worse’: Fevola” published on April 17, 2010, The Age suggested that the Fevola family car was seized by debt collectors from outside their family home. This was incorrect. The Fevolas’ family cars were sold by way of private sale. Report an error
The Age reported yesterday that last week’s state budget forecast net debt to peak at $4.3 billion or 15.8 per cent of the economy. In fact it is forecast to peak at $15.8 billion or 4.3 per cent of the economy. The mistake was made by the reporter. Thanks, Kevin! *Correction May 17, 2010: The [...]
ON MONDAY, The Age reported that Richard Dawkins referred to Pope Benedict XVI as “Pope Naziâ€. The reference was to Pope Pius XII. The mistake was made by the reporter. Thanks, Kevin! Report an error
In July and August 2008, The Age published articles about fine art auctioneer Mr Rodney Menzies and his auction company Menzies Art Brands. The Age did not intend to suggest that Mr Menzies was other than a reputable and ethical auctioneer who abided by the rules. The Age apologises to Mr Menzies for any hurt [...]
Last week Sticky said the Skyhooks song Women in Uniform was on the Living in the 70′s album. Of course it was on Guilty Until Proven Insane. Apologies to police women etc, as well as guitarist Bob Spencer. Link Report an error
On October 4, 2008, The Age published an article under the headline "Cosmetic surgery rules cop flack". The article reported on new rules implemented by the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (ACCS) requiring disclosure by ACCS members to prospective recipients of invasive surgery. The article included a photograph of Dr Cynthia Weinstein and reproduced quotations [...]
Yesterday’s article “Seven’s Leckie nets $26.8m” may have implied that Seven Network chief executive David Leckie acted improperly in selling his Seven shares. The Age accepts that Mr Leckie’s action in selling the shares to repay loans used to buy them was not improper or against the interests of shareholders and apologises for any hurt [...]
A column by Michael Backman headlined “Israelis living high on US expense account” (BusinessDay, 17/1/09) was published in error. The Age does not in any way endorse the views of the columnist, apologises for the distress the column caused to many readers, particularly in the Jewish community, and regrets publication of the column. Background here. [...]
AN ARTICLE in last week’s Sunday Age, “Born to be, um, mild — and possibly damp”, contained views about biker groups that were inserted in the editing process. As well, the survey of motorcyclists who rode for about three hours every weekend found that many had problems emptying their bladders. The story stated that bike [...]
In a report published in The Sunday Age on 16 September 2007 entitled ‘Is it the end of the line for a legendary seabird? This is where ‘Operation Albatross’ comes in’, it was said that Mr Brothers invented a chute device which drowned endangered albatrosses and other deep diving sea birds. The Sunday Age acknowledges [...]
In last Saturday’s Domain section of The Age (July 5, 2008) , an article titled “Mercury Rising” contained a number of factual errors. The Age apologises unreservedly to Mercury Brands and accepts that there is no relationship existing between the Austin family and Mercury Brands and regrets any distress that may have occurred as a [...]
LAST year, The Age published two articles in which reference was made to the circumstances of Senior Sergeant John Hauer leaving the St Kilda police station. The Age now accepts that there was no impropriety attached to Senior Sergeant Hauer leaving the St Kilda police station and that he did so with the support of [...]
AN article in yesterday’s Sport section indicated that Leigh Montagna admitted he was the St Kilda player responsible for shouting “You bash your f missus” at Essendon player Andrew Lovett on Friday night at the Telstra Dome. We would like to clarify that Montagna did not make the offending remark and apologise for any distress [...]
